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Falmouth, KY Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Falmouth, KY — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Falmouth's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Falmouth Water Department PWSID: KY0960126 Updated: 2026 Q2
✅

No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 11.00 ppb, 73% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was sampled but not enough times for a compliance determination.

B

Falmouth earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations and lead, with state inspection findings. PFAS not tested.

Lead: 11.00 ppb — 73% of the federal action level
PFAS sampled, too few results to judge
6 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Falmouth's lead level vs. all Kentucky community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 11.00 ppb — 73% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 3% of Kentucky utilities
Population Served
1816
~932 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
6 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
73% of EPA action level
11.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 11.00 ppb, 73% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2021 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2019 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2017 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2016 Resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

6 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Falmouth Water Department
PWSID KY0960126
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 1,816
Service connections 932
Systems serving this area 4
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falmouth tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 11.00 ppb, 73% of the action level.
Does Falmouth water have PFAS? ▼
It was sampled, but no sampling point had enough results for a compliance determination.
Who supplies water to Falmouth? ▼
Falmouth Water Department (PWSID KY0960126), one of 4 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-07-17. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Falmouth Residents Do?

1
Consider a filter certified for lead
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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